A Simple Guide To Buying Your First Horse

If you are considering buying a horse there are some important things to take into consideration and in this post, I will address some of these issues. This is a simple guide to buying your first horse.


Time

 Firstly buying a horse is a long-term commitment. Horses need daily care, exercise, feeding and looking after. Do you have the time to look after a horse, to exercise it daily, to groom it, to feed it? 

 You can have the horse looked after with a livery service, which can include much of this but this can run into hundreds of pounds. Part of the fun of looking after a horse is the grooming and the riding. Just ensure you are committed to a horse if you buy one.

 Finances

 As well as the cost of buying a horse you have to factor in the cost of where it is kept, veterinary bills, bedding, livery, tack, rugs and so on.  You have to ask can you afford to have a horse? 

 For example here are some rough costs below from the RSPCA. These can of course vary but it will give you an idea.

 Veterinary insurance - £35-£50 a month 
Riding lessons - £30-£50 a time
Good quality feed £30-£40
Bales of hay - £45-£80
Livery costs - anything from £80 to £900 a month

 Do your research beforehand to see if you can afford the initial outlay of buying a horse as well as the ongoing costs.

 What type of horse

 If you are buying your first horse it would be an idea to buy a horse that is a bit older and more experienced. A new inexperienced 'green' horse will need to be trained and will need lots of extra patience and attention.

Did you know you can buy a horse that is looking to be rehomed, and that comes vaccinated and microchipped with their feet and teeth checked?  The RSPCA offers this service and this is a good option as you'll also receive a history of everything that’s happened to them whilst in their care including behavioural assessments.

 Viewing a horse 

 It's always best to view a horse 2 or 3 times before you decide to purchase the horse. Try to ride the horse at different times of day and in different settings. Ask about the horse's background, and why the horse is for sale. Check if the horse in on medication and ask what for.

A valid horse passport must be with a horse at any time and must transfer to the new owner. Be sure to check the horse passport and contact the Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) within 30 days to update the passport ownership details. You need to show this to a vet when the animal is seen.

Should you find a horse that ticks all the boxes, a pre-purchase examination (PPE) by a veterinarian is advised. This will pick up any health issues and a five-stage PPE is required to insure horses for vet fees.

Always trust your gut instinct, if the situation doesn't feel right or the horse has behavioural issues then you really should leave the situation as sad as you may feel.

Food

Good quality food is so important for the horse's health, a vitamin and mineral enriched food such as Spillers Horse Feed is a good idea for optimum health and can help supplement their diet of pasture and hay.

This is only a simple guide to buying a horse, If you do decide to go ahead I strongly advise you to research buying a horse in more depth, after all a horse is for life.  Speak to people who already own a horse, and get advice from trusted professionals. 
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Win Sexy Retro Knickers With Bloomin' Sexy

Bloomin' Sexy is a website that sells the most exquisite undergarments made for comfort, luxury and style. Set up by Carol and Jill, these sassy ladies knew what they wanted to do - create a style of knickers that would be supremely comfortable on, and pretty whilst avoiding the 'thigh chafe' you can sometimes get when you wear a dress. 

 The idea came about when Carol was looking for something that was comfortable, feminine and sexy and couldn't find what she wanted online. She brought her idea to Jill who designed the knickers and the rest is history.




The garments are made with luxurious soft tulle, the finest French and German lace and Italian satin thigh panelling. The result is knickers that will gently conform to your natural body shape, with a stretch satin front panel and inner thigh panels that will eliminate the thigh rub a cotton gusset and that lovely lace.



Romance  - available in black, ivory and white
What I love about these designs are they are so different to the shape knickers of old. They don't pull you in, they just fit you perfectly while providing gentle support.



Vintage - available in black, ivory and white
As you can see the products are super cute, luxurious and feel lovely on. They also promise not to roll up or down, well unless you have someone doing it for you! Most styles are available in size 12 to 30 with some available from a size 8.

Background info for Mellissa
The ideas behind the business of Bloomin’ Sexy.
Having a curvy figure, and having never had the illusive “thigh gap”, Carol had
worked in the NHS on a steady career path for almost forty years. She liked to wear
dresses and skirts, but invariably ended up in trousers for comfort. Not a problem
during the winter, but during hot summer days the solution was to wear leggings
underneath dresses. She didn’t feel feminine and sexy wearing them so the concept
of making something that was both comfortable but still looked pretty, was born.
Carol then turned to her ace designer and dressmaker friend Jill to make the idea
into an actual garment. Jill immediately grasped what was needed and sketched out
the very first drafts for what has since evolved into our Classic and Vintage designs.
Together they have formed the Bloomin’ Sexy company
The attention to detail is great too, with little touches like lace inserts.

The company like to use suppliers that are eco-friendly too and their satin supplier uses recycled polyester from plastic bottles or Ingeo® a biodegradable fibre which is a product made from corn. All manufacturing is done in the EU too so you know that the environmental and working conditions of the workers will be excellent as well.

Today you can win a pair of Bloomin' Sexy knickers of your choice retailing between £40 and £70. Entry is easy via the Gleam app below. Why don't you bookmark the page and come back for a daily entry? Whilst you are here check out my other competitions too. New competitions added monthly. Good luck!

Win Sexy Anti-chafe Knickers

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Choosing The Right Blinds For Your Home

When it comes to your home, I am a firm believer in getting everything right. When decorating, get the best you can afford, you don’t want to put in a lot of effort into your home, only to feel despondent months down the line when it isn’t exactly how you want it.


Something plenty of people think of getting are blinds - but it is so important to choose the right ones for your home as different blinds suit each room. Here is a simple guide to ensuring you get the right blinds for your home.

Think about what you want to get from them

It all depends on where you want to place the blinds. Are they needed for a room that is incredibly sunny - just to bring a little shade? Do you need to block out some light, perhaps for a children’s bedroom or nursery? Once you’ve worked out what you want them for, you can consider buying them. You might want to browse online at sites such as Life Blinds, for example, who are a Blinds Melbourne company. They have a wide range that may just be the right fit for you.

What type of blinds do you want?



Whether you want roller blinds, Venetian blinds, Roman blinds or another type, you want to make sure you are getting the right type for you.

Roller blinds are simple and compact and usually available in a number of colours or designs. These are also often perfect as blackout blinds for your child’s room. Generally, they are very affordable.

Venetian blinds are a good option if you are looking for the perfect blinds to help control the amount of light and level of privacy in a room. These also now come in a variety of different materials often wood or metal. You will often find these in the kitchen as they cope well with steam and humidity and are easy to wipe down.

Roman blinds are made from a fabric that is designed to pleat when raised. They can be made from a variety of fabrics, from silk and linen to cotton and synthetics and available in a huge variety of patterns and colours. I personally feel they can give a luxurious feel to a room.

It is important to see what blinds work best where - Venetian may work best in the kitchen but others may work better in other rooms of the house. It is all about ensuring that the blinds work exactly how you want them to, and give the look and feel you want.

Something else to consider is if you have children in the house - cordless is definitely the best option for their safety.

What is your budget?

You need to make sure that your budget will cover the cost of the blinds. Blinds can be supremely affordable but it does depend on the material used and the size of the areas to be covered. Some people choose to only add blinds to one room and others choose to add them to every room in the house. When compared to curtains blinds can be more affordable in my experience, for example, roller blinds can be picked up for less than £20 for a small window.

Consider the cleaning

It is amazing just how dusty blinds can get from day to day so consider how much effort you will be wanting to put into cleaning them on a regular basis. Some can be cleaned at home easily with a clean damp cloth but need attending to regularly. Others hide dust better but require a more experienced hand to clean. Check from the company you buy your blinds from, how they recommend cleaning them.

We’ve got a few blinds in our home but we are definitely considering getting more - they often seem so much more practical than curtains. The variety to choose from however is so vast you have a lot of choices to perfect a look. I hope these tips have been helpful. Let me know,  do you have blinds in your house? What type do you have?

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A Planned Hospital Admission - What to Expect

Being admitted to hospital can be a stressful experience whether you are there for treatment or an operation, but knowing what to expect can help allay your worries to some extent.

A hospital admission can be as a day patient or an inpatient where you stay at least one night.

 Once you hospital appointment is booked you should receive a letter with further details. 

 This letter should tell you:- 

  • what ward you will be admitted to, 
  • the date and time of admission, 
  • the contact details if you need to change the admission date,
  • the name of your consultant, 
  • and anything you will have to bring with you. 
Depending on why you are being admitted you may have to refrain from eating and drinking but this will be clearly mentioned in your letter, as well as any urine or stool samples they may ask you to bring.

 What to take into hospital 

 Take clothes for the length of your potential stay. The NHS is encouraging people to bring day clothes as well as night clothes as they feel people should be in day clothes as soon as they feel well enough to move around as this can aid recovery.

 You may want to bring some money for snacks and drinks between mealtimes, and for magazines or newspapers. If you do not have a mobile phone you may want to bring change for the pay phone that almost all hospitals will have. Take your mobile phone if you have one and something to keep you entertained. There may be certain areas you can use your phone due to interfering with equipment and to keep the noise levels down so check with a member of staff. 

 Any valuables and jewellery should be left at home.

 On admission

 You make want to take a friend or family member for support. Take your admission letter and any medication you are on. You will see an admission member of staff, usually a nurse who will take your personal and medical details, and then you will see a doctor. The doctor will examine you and question you about your health and make notes in your medical records.  

Your rights

You have certain rights on admission to hospital, as out by the Care Quality Commission. The main rights are below:-

 The right to be treated with dignity and respect.
The right to patient-centred care that meets your requirements and preferences. 
The right to be kept safe and to be safeguarded from abuse.
That you must have enough food and drink to keep you in good health.
That the staff must be suitably trained and experience to provide the care required.
The right to complain about your care if needed and for a robust system to be in place to investigate complaints. 
And also in most cases, you have the right to access your medical records for free. 

 You will be given a treatment of care once in hospital which should be documented in your medical notes and in a care plan which you should have access to. 

 Consent to treatment

For some procedures, including operations, you will be asked to sign a consent form. It's up to you whether you give your consent for a treatment. You should ask as much about the treatment as possible before giving your consent so you can give an informed decision. You can withdraw your consent at any time. There are some occasions where consent isn't needed, such as if it is an emergency treatment to save someone's life, or the person has a severe mental illness that lacks the capacity to consent to treatment.  

Discharge

Each hospital will have their own discharge procedure.  If you need complex care on discharge you will have a documented plan of care explaining this fully. This should include who to contact in an emergency or things not being quite right.

On discharge, you may be given medication to take for 7 days, and a letter should be sent to your GP explaining your care. You will need to make a GP appointment before your medication runs out. 

You may need to get a sick note so make sure you see the charge nurse in charge of the ward to help you do this and complete any forms.

Make sure you have everything you need for your recovery at home, maybe a friend or relative can stay with you or see you on a regular basis to check that you are recovering well. 

 When things go wrong

 The majority of hospital admissions go without a problem, however, in rare cases, things can go wrong. If things go wrong, speak to a member of staff and voice your concerns. Try to find out the facts of the case to understand why things have taken this turn. If you feel that there has been medical negligence or you are unhappy with your treatment there are things you can do.

 PALS, the patient advice and liaison service run by the NHS offers confidential advice, support and information on any health-related matters you may have. They provide a point of contact for patients, their families and their carers and give you advice on the complaints procedure if you want to proceed further. For more information check out this article by the Citizens Advice Bureau.

 I hope this article has helped provide an insight into what to expect on a planned hospital admission. 

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How to Build a Professional and Stylish Looking Wardrobe for the Office

If you work in an office environment, then you are among the many who have their workplace wardrobe and then their ‘at-home’ wardrobe. The two don’t tend to cross, with your work wardrobe being extremely professional and your ‘at-home’ selection focusing more on comfort. However, with that said, there is no reason you can’t still look stylish while dressing professionally. 


Let’s face it, you spend the majority of your waking hours at work, so wouldn’t it be great to feel confident and trendy in the clothes you’re wearing? Of course, you want to project that impression of professionalism at the same time, which means a bit of a wardrobe overhaul may be in order.

Here’s a look at the ways you can build a brand new professional and stylish looking wardrobe that is perfect for the office. These are items you’ll actually get excited to put on in the morning, which can make those early morning wake-ups a bit easier.

Invest in a Good Quality Suit

Each office will have its own version of business wear, but in general, you can’t go wrong with a suit. Investing in a good quality suit that is tailored and fits you perfectly is the ultimate in high-fashion. You can make it a mix-and-match suit too by picking up trousers and a skirt to match the blazer.

The key to purchasing a suit is to focus on the material and construction of it. You want a material that will hold up well, drapes perfectly, allows your body to breathe, and isn’t too heavy or lightweight. The stitching and construction should also be of good quality so you don’t have to worry about seams and hems ripping or falling out. You can see examples of suits that fit the bill at Collars & Cuffs.

As far as the colour goes, if you want the suit to be versatile, then it’s always best to stick to a solid neutral colour. You can add a pop of colour and interest with your shirt/blouse, accessories, and footwear.

Set a Statement with a Designer Handbag

There is just something about having a designer handbag that screams professionalism and the ultimate in style and high-fashion. Now you can go all out and go for a designer such as Saint Laurent or Gucci from a retailer such as SSENSE who sell a range of bags from both of these brands and have the peace of mind knowing it’s an investment, and it will hold up for many years to come. These designer bags also tend to feature classic designs, which means you don’t have to worry about them being in fashion one year and out the next.

Again, if you want versatility it’s best to pick a bag in a solid colour that works with the majority of the items in your closet, both for work and at-home.

Don’t Forget that Perfect Pair of Pumps

While there is absolutely no reason to be a slave to fashion and buy high stilettos to wear at the office, it is usually a good idea to pick up one basic pair of black pumps that have a comfortable heel height. Today you can find heels that look stylish and fashionable yet are still comfortable to wear thanks to memory foam insoles, a good grip on the sole, and material that actually moves with your feet.

Build Your Wardrobe Slowly Over Time

It's natural to want to buy a whole new wardrobe at once, but that can be pretty expensive and it's really not necessary. Instead, focus on picking up those staple pieces that you can mix and match with other items. By doing this you can then build up the supplementary pieces slowly over time. The basic pieces are always a suit, a couple of solid colour blouses, a handbag, and black pumps.

A Great Cardigan or Layering Piece

A simple and smart way to get through transitioning from one season to the next is to also invest in a great cardigan or layering piece. This can help you take that summer wardrobe into the fall, and then from winter into spring. There’s also the fact that offices tend to be kept a little bit chilly so it will provide you with warmth even in the summer when the a/c is blasting.

Great Outfits Start with Great Knits

If you’re the type that has a hard time putting together and visualising an outfit, then another tip is to start with a great knit piece. This could be a lightweight knit turtleneck, long or short sleeved top, or even a tank. From there you can pair it with your suit, the trousers and your cardigan, layer a bright and trendy blouse over top, and so forth.

Approach It In a Methodical Way

Putting together a professional and stylish wardrobe for the office doesn’t have to be confusing, instead, just approach it in a methodical way and start with the basics.

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Qatar Airways Cardiff To Doha Business Class Flight Review

If you live in Wales or the South West of England and want to fly long haul, there aren't many alternatives other than going from London or Birmingham. However, did you know you can now fly to Australia and the Far East from Cardiff with a stopover in Doha with Qatar Airways? I bet you didn't, right? 

Doha in Qatar sounded like an intriguing destination in its own right too with a vibrant culture, interesting architecture and top class food, so when Cardiff Airport and Qatar Airways invited me to try out their flight from Cardiff to Doha recently and spend a couple of days there I thought it sounded an interesting opportunity. 
Qatar Airways 

Cardiff Airport

A little bit of background here - Cardiff Aiport is the largest airport in Wales and handles over 50 direct routes. With a recent investment of 4 million pounds to improve the customer experience and developments to both the terminal and the airport’s surrounding infrastructure, the recent improvements have been much welcomed. If you are wondering where do Qatar Airways flies to from Cardiff have a look here?

Cardiff Airport

So off Mr W and I drove from our little seaside town 20 miles away and before I knew it we were at the airport. So much quicker than driving the three hours to Heathrow. We were given complimentary Meet and Greet parking so we drove up to the barrier, pressed for a ticket and parked in the Meet And Greet parking area. All we had to do then was hand in our keys and that was it. Simple. The parking area is literally a two-minute walk to the terminal. If you have mobility problems or just want less fuss it's something you can consider paying extra for. 
Business class

We were greeted by the lovely Danielle from Cardiff Airport and a number of local bloggers and journalists, including my friend Kacie Morgan from The Rare Welsh Bit blog. 

 Danielle had a surprise for us, we had all been upgraded to business class! WOW is all I could say, I was speechless, and more importantly so was Mr W, a first for him!  I've flown upper class to the US with Virgin Atlantic, and business class to Europe with BA but never business class long haul with a carrier like Qatar Airways before.  I just hoped it lived up to my expectations. 

 Check in then was a breeze, and you get to bypass the queues at security. Always a good thing.

Penderyn whisky

 The duty-free section at Cardiff Airport has a decent selection for a relatively small airport. Nice to see lots of local Welsh products on sale, such as Penderyn Whisky and Clogau Gold. 

Duty-free

I had my eye on some Clarins and a cute little jewellery case but resisted the temptation - this time.

I should have bought this!

 As part of the business class experience, we were given complimentary entry to the 51° Lounge which was next to the Executive Lounge that you pay for. 
51 Lounge

 The 51 ° Lounge provides peace and quiet with complimentary snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcohol for those in business class. I will be frank here, I liked the lounge but it's small and the food options are limited, but there was a tasty cawl, a Welsh lamb soup available.  Other food options were scones, pastries, Welsh cakes, crisps and fruit.  I would have liked a couple of extra choices like some fresh sandwiches for example. What I did like, again, was their use of Welsh food products such as Welsh ale and if you like a little tipple before the flight champagne was available. You are not paying extra for this lounge however so at least you get some refreshments and snacks. They also brought soya milk when asked, so that was a big plus point for me.

The other facilities in the airport include two Costa Coffees - one in arrivals and one in departures, WH Smith, Italian cafe Ritazza and the Beer House bar.
Not long now

 Before long it was time for our flight, and I must admit, the nerves I usually have flying didn't seem quite so bad as I knew I was going business class.

 Business Class Qatar Airways
Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Turning left on the plane was a lovely feeling and I loved the look of the cabin. It seemed spacious and airy, the ceiling seemed higher than on some planes I've been on before - apparently, this is due to the vaulted ceiling. The plane we were on was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner,  a state of the art plane, with mood lighting, adjustable blinds and a system of air filtration that removes more contaminants than ever before. This means you should get less of a drying effect on your eyes and your throat. Apparently travelling on this plane gives you less of a chance of jet lag too, due to more oxygen saturation in the air.

Seat in business

The seat was spacious with plenty of room for your feet. My W is nearly 6 foot and could easily stretch out.
Lots of leg room
The padding was comfortable too and the seat had a decent width. You are given a pillow and a blanket for the journey to aid your comfort, and the blanket was really cosy and super soft. I was sat in the centre and storage was above the seats by the window but there was also ample storage by my legs, a small tray storage on the bottom left by my feet and there was storage on the side too. There was also a small compartment that stored bottled water and noise cancelling headphones.

Very professional staff

 The cabin staff were friendly and helpful and introduced themselves by name. A welcome drink was offered before we took off and I ordered some excellent fresh orange juice as well as a small glass of champagne.  Qatar Airways isn't a dry airline.  The drinks were accompanied with some nuts which were warmed up - a nice touch. Then they came around with a selection of newspapers if you wanted one to read.

Amenity kit

As I settled in, I checked out the amenity kit from Italy’s Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio brand which consisted of a lip balm, hydrating face mist, ear plugs, City Cream moisturising cream, socks and eye shades. All the skincare products are made with olive oil and felt special on the skin and are expensive to buy, so use them!   

 Menu

Menu

The dining was on demand. The menu gave you a selection of options and you could order either at the beginning of the flight or later as you saw fit. I liked the choices, they were slightly different with an Arabic feel but not too unusual. and if you wanted to have food that was simpler in presentation, the tenderloin of beef was a good option. Vegetarians were catered for with the mushroom tortellini. So I ordered and waited for the food to arrive. There is also a wine and beverage menu that you can order your drinks from too. Options included champagne, cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks.

 Entertainment

Oryx One entertainment system

 As I waited for takeoff I was offered a hot or cold towel to refresh myself and I then started to get to grips with the entertainment. The Oryx entertainment system had a proper flat screen TV and was either touch screen or you could use the small handheld controller to navigate the system. 

Choices included Hollywood, Bollywood and Arabic movies, which were a mix of fairly new and older films, TV, games and audio. We watched a range of movies including The Commuter, Ocean's 8 and Deadpool 2.  The audio selection was particularly good I thought and included jazz, blues, country, movie soundtracks, children's stories and audiobooks. Languages were not just in English and included Arabic, Cantonese, and Korean options.

Noise cancelling headphones

The noise cancelling headphones provided were very good too, I couldn't really fault them.

 The internet options allowed you 15 minutes free and then you had to pay. I was a little disappointed when I tried to connect and couldn't - maybe it was my fault though as Mr W had no problem. If I was paying for business class, I would have liked the internet for free. 

 I was pleased to see powerpoints for UK and US plugs as well as a USB charger.

 Dining

 So once we were up in the air, the food was presented. The table which folds away was laid down with a tablecloth, proper cutlery, salt and pepper. A basket of warm bread and a pat of butter was added to the table as well as olive oil and balsamic dressing. A cute little tea light powered by a battery added a finishing touch (no candles are allowed on the plane).

Amuse bouche of salmon

The presentation was exceptional. Don't forget this isn't in a top class restaurant, this is 35,000 feet up in the sky. Firstly an amuse bouche of salmon was a little taster before our main course.

Starters

Then before long, my starter arrived. The grilled prawn salad had a little spice to it and the endive added a satisfying crunch. The red pepper mango salsa was a nice sweet accompaniment. Very good indeed.

Main course

For my main course, I picked the tenderloin of beef. It was well cooked and tasted great. I could have kicked myself though for not being more adventurous when I saw Mr W's Chicken Kabsa dish which looked intriguing. Sorry, I didn't take a photo of it, he ate it so fast!

Dessert

For dessert, I opted for the sticky toffee date pudding, which was just SO good. I honestly could not believe this was plane food. Mr W even topped it off with cheese and biscuits and there was an option to have a port with it too.
Chocolates to finish.

A little box of Godiva chocolates added the finishing touch. 

 So sated and actually so full I could hardly move, I decided to have a walk around. 

 The toilets


 Popping into the toilets to check out the facilities, I noticed they had razors and shaving cream you could use and toothbrushes and toothpaste all hygienically sealed.  There was even a window - something I've never seen in plane toilets before.


 As I came out of the toilet I noticed a small section with fresh flowers and magazines to read, and later on, there was champagne and snacks that you could help yourself too. 

 The flight didn't have any turbulence and it was a comfortable flight. It was a little hot on occasion but the stewardess did apologise and adjust the temperature lower when I mentioned it. 

We returned business class too a few days later and I was pleased to see that the seats did recline fully flat. Mr W slept for the whole flight, so that must be a recommendation to the comfortable seating. They also gave out a White Company set of pyjamas and slippers to use. 
The giant teddy bear at Hamad Airport

The airport in Doha - Hamad International airport is exceptional. With the usual shops, restaurants and cafes it also has a hotel in the airport, a swimming pool, spa and jacuzzi, oh and a giant teddy bear! You could happily spend some time here comfortably. If you are flying into Doha, there is also a visa-free entry into Qatar.

 The business class service here was very good, they took our bags off us quickly, and we went through priority security with no one before us. We were given a tour of the airport so didn't spend much time in the business class lounge but it looked very good indeed. 

Swimming pool at Hamad Airport

 My final thoughts

First-course breakfast with more to follow

It was a real treat to fly business class with Qatar Airways. The seat was very comfortable, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane with its mood lighting added a cool ambience, and the service was impeccable. The staff looked very smart in their uniforms and were professional but still super friendly. 

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The food was exceptional and beautifully presented.  A major plus point for me was to fly from my local airport with no three-hour drive back from Heathrow or Gatwick. From Doha, you can connect to a number of destinations such as Australia, Sri Lanka and other destinations in Asia. 

 As I like to be balanced for my readers I feel it's only fair to point out a couple of little things. I think that it would have been nice to have free internet for an hour, not just 15 minutes,  enough time to check emails and social media. I also found it a little warm on the plane, as I was sitting in the middle of the business class section with no individual air vents, so if this bothers you, book a window seat. A quick word to the stewardess and she adjusted the cabin temperature.  These are small things, however, and as you can read from my review, the business class on Qatar Airways is an exceptional product, but don't just take my word for it, book flights from Cardiff with Qatar Airways and try it out yourself. Read another review here of the Qatar Airways business class flight from Ladies What Travel for comparison.

 If you are looking for a treat for a special occasion, anniversary or birthday I would say book it, you are worth it!  Let me know, what you think of my review. Would you fly Qatar Airways business class?

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